Materials comprised of a Paper and PowerPoint Handout.
Presenters:
Chair: Karol Hadlow Barrister
Dr Kris Gledhill Professor, AUT Law School
Carole Curtis Principal, Marshall Bird & Curtis and District Inspector for Auckland
Rosaline Fuata'i Barrister/Mediator and District Inspector for Auckland and Northland
Rosemary Thomson Barrister, Arney Chambers and District Inspector for Auckland
Dr Mhairi Duff Specialist, Mason Clinic
Synopsis:
In honour of the late Judge Recordon
In Aotearoa New Zealand, Mental Health and Disability Law are dynamic areas of practice that need a pool of knowledgeable, committed practitioners.
Dedicated to the memory of the late Judge Recordon and his zealous work in advocacy for people with mental health conditions or with other disabilities, this paper is aimed at those who practise, or have an interest, in these areas of advocacy.
These Materials will help you with:
An overview of the key piece of legislation, the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992.
An overview of the mental health conditions commonly affecting clients who are subject to the Act.
An update on recent case law and legislative developments.
Insights into the role of the District Inspector, and emerging issues.
Judicial insight into practicalities of legal representation for people who are mentally unwell or have other disabilities.
Intended Audience:
Anyone involved in, or wanting to become involved in, Mental Health and Disability Law, and those with an interest in this area, including lawyers, advocates, mental health and disability providers, service users, policy makers, academics, and journalists.
